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Fifth Grade
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Religion
- To be reverent and respectful at all times during class and school Eucharistic celebrations
- To know the traditional prayers of your faith
- To study Christ’s action among us in the sacraments, in our celebration of the liturgical seasons, and lives of the saints
- To locate scriptural passages using the Bible
Reading
- To develop vocabulary
- To comprehend stories read
- To apply reading skills to various selections
- To enjoy reading
Language Arts
- To know and apply rules of grammar: sentences, usage, punctuation
- To write a paragraph that includes a main idea with supporting details
- To use the writing process: brainstorming, prewriting, composing, revising, editing, and publishing
- To know and apply editing skills
- To write friendly and business letters
- To apply and use good speaking skills: enunciation, diction, and projection
Spelling
- To apply rules of phonics in attacking and writing of words
- To copy words correctly
- To use a dictionary to look up a word if unsure of its spelling
- To use correct spelling in daily work
Math
- To know how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
- To identify and measure various geometric figures
- To use and apply measurement
- To use estimating skills
- To use problem solving strategies
Social Studies
- To study the history and regions of the United States
- To use and apply map skills
- To apply study skills for completing research projects
Science
- To study life science, earth science, physical science, and space
- To know the scientific method and apply it when solving science problems or experiments
Health
- To study personal health, nutrition, safety, systems of the body, and environmental health
- To apply decision-making skills and refusal skills as learned in the “Second Steps” program
- To apply the “Steps to Respect” (bullying prevention) lessons to daily life
- To learn about healthy privacy in the “Called to Protect” lessons
- To participate in the D.A.R.E. program and Basic First Aid classes
Handwriting
- To form letters correctly
- To write legibly
- To use ink and cursive handwriting in all subjects except Math